Simply Ming"Andre Chiang & Cooking with Our Senses"
We have all heard the saying " you eat with your eyes" - well on this week's episode of SIMPLY MING, Michelin Star Chef Andre Chiang of Singapore's famous Restaurant Andre, shows us what this really means. Shopping at one of the city's well-known wet markets, Ming and Andre find inspiration in pristine, fresh ingredients that they use to create two memorable culinary creations. D

11:00 am

Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home"Beef"
"There's nothing as good as a good piece of meat," and as Julia is quick to point out there is less and less really good (well marbled and aged) beef to be found. Hangar Steak, Skirt Strip, Flank and Ribeye. Sauteed ribeye steak for Steak Diane, New York strip steak with crushed pepper (Steak au Poivre), sauteed chicken steak with persiallade, a classic Chateaubriand (for two, or more), les pieces de resistance: two grand All-American Hamburgers, each stacked high with Julia and Jacquess' respective favorite garnishes and condiments. D

11:30 am

Lidia's Italy In America"Italian Style Breakfast for Dinner"
Lidia cooks frittatas today; they are delicious for lunch AND dinner and are also a great way to use leftover vegetables and day old bread. Recipes include Ricotta Frittata, Sausage, Eggs & Pepper Frittata and an Asparagus and Onion frittata. She also visits Brooklyn's famous Faicco with dear friend and restaurateur, Angelo Vivolo, to see their Italian American tradition of making sausage. D

12:00 pm

Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8"Workshop 4. Diversity In Texts"
In this program, the teachers talk about the importance of choosing rich texts for their students as a group or individuals, enumerating various criteria that they have developed for this initial classroom decision. Supported by commentary from Dr. Judith Langer, the group looks at the part student interests play in selecting the right text, building thematic study units using a variety of texts, and helping students select texts that meet their needs or help them go further in their experiences with literature. D

1:00 pm

Learning Math: Patterns, Functions & Algebra"Non-Linear Functions"
Continue exploring functions and relationships with two types of non-linear functions: exponential and quadratic functions. This session reveals that exponential functions are expressed in constant ratios between successive outputs and that quadratic functions have constant second differences. Work with graphs of exponential and quadratic functions and explore exponential and quadratic functions in real-life situations.G

1:30 pm

Learning Math: Patterns, Functions & Algebra"More Non-Linear Functions"
Investigate more non-linear functions, focusing on cyclic and reciprocal functions. Become familiar with inverse proportions and cyclic functions, develop an understanding of cyclic functions as repeating outputs, work with graphs, and explore contexts where inverse proportions and cyclic functions arise. Explore situations in which more than one function may fit a particular set of data.G

2:00 pm

Science In Focus: Force and Motion"Force Against Force"
Magnets stick to other magnets and to metal objects made of iron or steel. How much force is required to break the attraction between two magnets? In this workshop, fourth-grade students explore ways to balance the force of magnetism against the force of gravity. A magnet placed in a cup on one side of a pan-balance is stuck to a stationary magnet beneath the cup. When enough washers are placed on the opposite side of the balance, the magnets will separate. Graphical analysis shows some unexpected results.G

3:00 pm

Teaching Channel Presents"Experiential Learning"
Go to four amazing classrooms where the focus is on "learning by doing." Whether students are creating radio shows, fixing computers, or solving engineering problems, they are getting a "college and career-ready experience. D

4:00 pm

Social Studies In Action: A Methodology Workshop, K-5"Workshop 1. Teaching Social Studies"
Why do we teach social studies? This session focuses on the relevance of teaching social studies and discusses strategies for helping students gain a deeper understanding of social studies content. The onscreen teachers review standards and themes developed by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and view video clips from the Social Studies in Action video library to identify examples of powerful teaching and learning. D

5:00 pm

Crafting at the Spotted Canary"Things That Get The Point Across"
Messages are shared everywhere we go . from art in advertising to billboards and magazines . look for fun letter fonts and words that can combine to make home decor decorations that make a statement. D

5:30 pm

Crafting at the Spotted Canary"Things That Recycle Paper"
How many times have you started to put paper into recycling and instead of letting go, you think, I can make something with this? This show will teach you how to make a decorative, paper mache bowl, decoupage pages from recycled book paper onto a frame, and turn maps, books and unusual paper like old player piano rolls into rosette decorations. D

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated"Turkey on the Grill"
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a Simple Grill-Roasted Turkey and serves it with Cranberry Chutney. Next, Chris reveals the Test Kitchen's best tips for taking the temperature of a turkey. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for All Purpose Cleaners in the Equipment Corner. D

10:30 pm

Simply Ming"Andre Chiang & Cooking with Our Senses"
We have all heard the saying " you eat with your eyes" - well on this week's episode of SIMPLY MING, Michelin Star Chef Andre Chiang of Singapore's famous Restaurant Andre, shows us what this really means. Shopping at one of the city's well-known wet markets, Ming and Andre find inspiration in pristine, fresh ingredients that they use to create two memorable culinary creations. D

Rick Steves' Europe"Rome: Ancient Glory"
Rick takes a fresh look at Rome by exploring the traces of life in the capital of the ancient world - visiting the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and viewing the empire's art. Then he goes by bicycle to see the Appian Way and the other marvels of Roman engineering. Part 1 of 3G